Goldfish Varieties

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There are many varieties of goldfish available as this is one of the longest domesticated fish on earth and one of the easiest to keep as pets. Some are good for beginners and some require more advanced care and even a heated aquarium!

Here are some Varieties Available:

Single Tailed:
Common Goldfish & London shubunkin
Comet
Bristol shubunkin

Double Tailed:
Wakin
Jikin or peathingy-tail

Short Bodied: shortened body length, double tail and double (divided) anal fin:

Long Tailed (Veiltailed):
Veiltail
Oranda
Broadtail Moor
Globe Eye

Short Tailed (Fantailed) WITH Dorsal Fin

Fantail
Pearlscale

Short Tailed (Fantailed) WITHOUT Dorsal Fin

Eggfish
Lionhead
Ranchu
Celestial
Pompon
Bubble Eye

Other Tailed:
Ryukin
Tosakin
Oriental twintail (man-yu)


more information on Varieties And the show standards that go with them can be found at: www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/goldfish.htm